Upper School History Teacher

Convent of the Sacred Heart • New York, NY

1d • $67,500 - $100,000

About The Position

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals . Upper School History Teacher Full-Time Beginning Late August, 2026 Position: Upper School History Teacher/Possible History & Social Sciences Department Chair Reports to: Head of the Upper School, History & Social Sciences Department Chair FLSA: Exempt, full-time Salary Range: $67,500 - $100,000 annually Start Date: August 2026 The Upper School is recruiting for a History teacher and an Economics teacher. History teachers at Sacred Heart aim to broaden understanding, stimulate thoughtful inquiry, and encourage insights into the experiences of all people. Our program provides a rigorous program with high support, using classroom time for discussion of original documents and historiography. We are committed to a global approach at every level, believing that to prepare students for a 21st century world, there needs to be an appreciation of societies across place and time.

Requirements

• Successful candidates will hold at least a Master’s degree in history and will have a passion for history and for interacting with high school-aged students, in and outside of the classroom.
• Prior history or social studies teaching experience at the secondary level is expected
• The candidate should be proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies.
• Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Commitment to using innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction

Nice To Haves

• preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in the history of the Atlantic world.
• Interest in and experience with interdisciplinary study and/or teaching will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, consulting with them about their writing, and the like), as needed
• Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum development, project-based learning, and assessment
• Attend department and faculty meetings
• Act as an advisor for 8 to 10 Upper School students
• Active participation in the life of the school community, which includes assuming at least one additional out-of-the-classroom duty, such as advising a student club, joining a standing committee, or coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees